[DIYguy]

OK so, I guess I will start this thread to document this process. Hopefully I will get some help along the way, and maybe help someone else.

I bought this truck a few weeks ago. I was originally after an S10 extended cab or Ford Ranger ext cab. This is a 1997 Mazda (Ford with different sheet metal I guess) It's a B4000 which I think refers to the 4.0 litre engine.. looks as though the suspension is pretty good also. It has a blown hydraulic clutch and a bad vacuum leak somewhere, although it started right up with a boost. I rented a UHaul tow dolly and pulled it home with my Quad Cab Dakota 4x4...right down the highway, 100 kph. My main concern was a good, rust free body and not too many kms. This truck has only 140K km on it. Body has no rust to speak of although there are a few small dings. I plan to sell the cap and the engine, perhaps the bed liner also. The interior is extremely dirty and I will likely need new carpet. I paid $1,000 + about $50 for the trailer rental.

Last Sunday, I pulled the ICE out. I decided to pull the transmission with it, so I could work on the adaptor more easily.